Wednesday, June 16, 2010

13 Mistakes Fibromyalgia Sufferers Make

(Health.com)  The following 13 mistakes are common among people who suffer from Fibromyalgia. 

Fibromyalgia, along with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are presumptive conditions for Gulf War veterans.

  • Navigating fibro
  • Not tracking your pain
  • Expecting too much from medication
  • Refusing to consider off-label drugs
  • Not exploring alternatives
  • Sticking with the wrong doctor
  • Denying that you’re sick
  • Not enlisting family support
  • Not reaching out to others
  • Not talking about it
  • Feeling guilty
  • Letting fibromyalgia get to you
  • Taking life too seriously
  • Not moving because it hurts too much

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